AMD

1 week ago

Linux Kernel & Virtualization Manager

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Job Summary

Lead a team of Linux kernel engineers building core CPU and SoC features for AMD EPYC processors in the data center. Direct technical work across memory management, virtualization (including Confidential Computing), and live migration, while overseeing QA to ensure upstream-ready, production-quality results. Drive pre-silicon validation, performance optimization, and internal/customer debugging. Collaborate with distributed teams across India, the U.S., and Europe to set direction, remove obstacles, and grow talent.

Location: Germany

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and develop a team of Linux kernel engineers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, planning, prioritization, and status communication.
•Drive feature development across core virtualization and kernel subsystems (Memory Management, Virtualization including Confidential Computing, Live Migration) and oversee QA for upstream-ready, production-quality work.
•Lead pre-silicon validation of new AMD hardware, drive platform performance optimization, and resolve internal and customer debugging issues.
•Guide the team through code reviews, unit and integration test development, and detailed documentation.
•Collaborate with engineering teams across India, the U.S., and Europe; represent the team’s work, priorities, and technical direction across the organization.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: EUR 84,560 - 120,800 annually

Key Requirements

•Demonstrated success in technical and team leadership, including people management and collaboration with geographically distributed teams.
•Strong understanding of the Linux kernel and upstream development workflows, including experience with Memory Management, Virtualization, or Live Migration.
•Experience with virtualization technologies including KVM/QEMU and x86-64 virtualization extensions.
•Experience defining and implementing Quality Assurance practices for kernel or systems software, including test development, CI, performance testing, and regression testing.
•Background in C programming for operating system kernel and systems development; experience with Rust is a plus.

Experience:HardwareLinux kernelVirtualizationOpen source

Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Skills:LeadershipCoachingProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaboration

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Linux kernelVirtualizationMemory ManagementConfidential ComputingLive MigrationX86-64KVM/QEMUCRustGNU toolchainGitCIUnit testingIntegration testingMailing lists

Company Brief

AMD

Designs and produces semiconductor products including CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs for consumer, enterprise, and embedded markets, competing across PCs, data centers, and gaming industries.

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States

Founded: 1969

Glassdoor: 3.9

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